Thunderstorm is a remarkable realist tragedy written by the renowned Chinese playwright Cao Yu in 1934. The story is set in the 1920s within a feudal family. Against the backdrop of a thunderstorm, symbolizing the irresistible forces of nature and the struggles of human nature, the play deeply exposes the decay and moral decline of a feudal family. It highlights the complexities and contradictions of human nature, and
the conflicts and entanglements between family affection, romantic love, and family responsibilities.